2025 Arthroplasty for Fracture Surgeons

Dates:

November 6, 2025 - November 7, 2025

Location:

Five Labs, Las Vegas

• Day 1: Lower Extremity
• Day 2: Upper Extremity

Geriatric fractures and periprosthetic fractures are on the rise. Studies highlight arthroplasty as the optimal treatment for specific fractures, including geriatric femoral head and neck fractures, proximal and distal humerus fractures, and distal femur fractures. Additionally, some periprosthetic fractures necessitate revision arthroplasty alongside ORIF to ensure successful outcomes and reduce complications.

Orthopaedic trauma surgeons, while trained in arthroplasty during residency, often feel unprepared in practice. The growing trend of outpatient arthroplasty further emphasizes the need for trauma surgeons to handle acute fractures efficiently, enabling early mobilization and minimizing complications related to surgical delays.

This two-day course is designed to provide trauma surgeons with the expertise to address these challenges confidently.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize indications for acute and revision arthroplasty in upper and lower extremity fractures.
2. Master surgical techniques for primary arthroplasty in upper and lower extremity fractures.
3. Apply surgical techniques for revision arthroplasty combined with fixation in fractures.
4. Minimize complications in fractures treated with primary arthroplasty and periprosthetic fractures.

Course Highlights

• Expert Faculty: Learn from 10 experienced faculty members, including two renowned course chairs.
• Hands-On Training: Engage in cadaveric labs focusing on upper and lower extremity arthroplasty techniques.
• Case Discussions: Participate in interactive group discussions to explore real-world scenarios and solutions.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Address critical topics such as periprosthetic fracture management, revision arthroplasty, and minimizing complications.
• Collaborative Learning: Work closely with peers and faculty in a dynamic, small-group setting.

Agenda Summary

Day 1: Lower Extremity

• Acetabular fractures: ORIF and THA techniques
• Primary THA for femoral head/neck and pertrochanteric fractures
• Revision arthroplasty for periprosthetic hip fractures
• Lab sessions: Primary and revision femoral components, acetabular fracture ORIF with THA
• Case discussions: Hip and peri-articular knee fractures

Day 2: Upper Extremity

• Reverse shoulder and elbow arthroplasty for proximal and distal humerus fractures
• Periprosthetic fracture management of the shoulder and elbow
• Lab sessions: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty, elbow arthroplasty, and ORIF techniques
• Case discussions: Periprosthetic shoulder and elbow fractures

Full Course agenda available on Handouts Tab.

Registration

Spaces are limited to 30 participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in arthroplasty for fracture care. Registration is waitlist only at this point.

This course is reserved for OTA members only. 

Pricing

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Attendees may cancel their course enrollment for a full refund up until August 8th (90 days prior to the course). Refund requests must be submitted in writing to kaiser@ota.org. No refunds will be granted after August 8th.

Housing

OTA Room Block
Vdara Hotel & Spa
2600 West Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89158
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HOTEL Reservation LINK

Contact Alanna Kaiser at kaiser@ota.org with questions.

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 12/7/2025

Commercial Support: 

 OTA gratefully acknowledges Smith & Nephew and Skeletal Dynamics for their generous educational grants toward this course.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

In accordance with disclosure policies of OTA and the ACCME, every effort has been made to ensure all CME activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. These policies include complying with ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and mitigating all relevant conflicts of interest for all individuals in control of content.  

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated

Disclosures are available on the below or on the hand outs tab.

Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.